Tuesday Night Racing at the SD Velodrome - Begins April 1st

[OffRoadie]

Not really roadie, but not a mountain bike topic either.

http://www.sdvelodrome.com/

Begins at 6:30PM.

Free for spectators, cheap for racers. Racers are self categorized, and no license is required. Must have previous track experience to race.

Come race, watch the races, or hang out with hipsters outside the perimeter fence.

EDIT: To clarify, this is a weekly series that runs all summer.

[Wrecker]

Do you have to have track experience on THAT track, or any? I know the Carson Velodrome requires that you take their class.

[el_d00der1n0]

don't they know that will coincide with our tuesday night ride????

the nerve!!!

[OffRoadie]

Originally Posted by Wrecker

Do you have to have track experience on THAT track, or any? I know the Carson Velodrome requires that you take their class.

The text is actually:

"All racers must have completed the beginning track class, or have proof of prior velodrome experience."

I don't know what would constitute "proof of prior velodrome experience." If you want to check, you can try emailing someone on the website, but I've had trouble emailing the www.sdvelodrome.com website in the past. Alternatively, you can try contacting Sean Burke (www.cyclingscience.org) who is the current president of SDVA. His email and phone number or on his website.

I'm currently in his class. If I remember, I'll ask him on Wednesday what the scoop is.

[singleminded]

I can knock out a couple hr ride @ Sycamore...eat...then go watch some elbow bumpin

[OffRoadie]

This is a cool event. The line-up for the burn-out/warm-up. More to come once I get around to editing.

[singleminded]

I forgot all about Tues nite

[OffRoadie]

So I asked Sean about racing if you have previous experience. He said that if someone has previous experience on the track, just show up and race. Race organizers may ask you some questions to check to make sure that you know what you're talking about, but he said most people are honest about their experience. You don't need a "certificate" or anything, nor are you required to take the SD Velodrome class if you have previous track experience.

If you're new, race in Group C. You'll get about 3 races in during the night, each a different type. Races go:
Juniors
Group C
Group B
Group A

Then repeat three times.

[OffRoadie]

Full photoset at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bermdog...7604398216117/

[OffRoadie]

If anyone is interested, I'm going to be in the Wednesday night class again. Begins May 7th.

http://www.sdvelodrome.com/training.htm

[uno-speedo]

Velo Culture has a track class set-up for first timers.

http://www.sdfixed.com/comments.php?...page=1#Item_35

[OffRoadie]

I totally raced today. And I totally sucked (well, not totally, I got 2nd in a 5 lap scratch).

[el_d00der1n0]

shoudda went with us...

[OffRoadie]

I got to say it was good chatting with Greg (Chipsandsalsa) after I was done racing. I'm telling you Greg, you should sign up for track class.

[ChipsandSalsa]

Originally Posted by OffRoadie

I got to say it was good chatting with Greg (Chipsandsalsa) after I was done racing. I'm telling you Greg, you should sign up for track class.

Nice speaking with you, too, Mark. Good effort last night, as you were barely edged-out at the finish line for first place.

I am considering the track class, but my cycling interests are already spread too thin (MTB, road, time trials).

[OffRoadie]

It's still on every Tuesday! I found out last week that the first Tuesday of every month is Sprint Night. 200m Time Trials, 3-4 up sprints, Keirins, Chariot Races, and other forms of high intensity pain.

There is also racing Friday Nights with a similar program on the first Friday of the month.

[emfc]

I was thinking about going tomorrow.

[OffRoadie]

I'm on the bright yellow Griffen. Easy to spot!

[ChipsandSalsa]

Originally Posted by OffRoadie

I'm on the bright yellow Griffen. Easy to spot!

Did you race last night? If so, how did you do?

[singleminded]

Hey Offroadie,
Do you race A, B or C? I went last night.....loved the one out every race. Seen Jens there....I want some of this action. We should talk.